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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
2
A Jesuit philosophy professor at St Louis argues women wear dress to reflect inner beauty, not for clothing itself. The Reverend Father asserts clothes symbolize loveliness and admiration stems from the person, not the garment, urging students to form a new philosophy of women’s dress.
A dated impassioned critique argues wives should stay at home to nurture a harmonious family life. It claims modern “artificial” women harm marriage prospects and questions the value of women who chase social pleasures. It asserts men seek practical, motherly partners for childrearing and notes social clubs influence views on women.
A magazine essay argues vast undeveloped US lands could house tens of millions if drained or irrigated and urges tree planting and other uses. It cites 80.6 million acres of swamp land, potential for 10 million people, and 16 million households, plus 20 percent of public lands yielding. The piece calls for reclaiming lost lands, boosting productive use, and reducing waste in coal, oil, gas, fire, and labor. It stresses conservation as a national program and criticizes current waste.
A string of incidents from El Dorado Arkansas to Wichita Kansas describes a boiler explosion killing seven and injuring three, a fatal fire that cremated three men and 23 horses, and other wide ranging misfortunes. The record includes political denials from Stuyvesant Fish, a death at Taft’s Texas ranch, unrest in Nicaragua, Yorktown anniversary celebrations, an aviation accident in Juvisy, protests by the Methodist women's board, and various legal and social items.
The annual report of Edward B. Moore shows patent revenues covering expenses of 1 857 443 with a 83 476 surplus. Open hearth steel output surpasses Bessemer for the first time in U S history, though both tonnages fall from the prior year as iron and steel demand drops by over 50 percent. The 1908 report highlights a downturn and slow recovery in iron industry while other items cover relief efforts for Key West flood victims and legal actions involving defalcation cases and tariff debates.
President Taft addressed the Interstate Waterways League in Corpus Christi, urging a definite general plan to open inland water routes for commerce and to curb railroad rates. He supported modest reforms to interstate commerce laws, warned against radical legislation, and criticized local hindrances to river and harbor improvements while advocating a nine foot canal system. The speech included a dramatic request to seat Confederate veterans near the front and referenced the Windom revenue cutter voyage from Gregory.
National Pellagra Convention set for the first week in November in Columbia draws broad attention as Dr J W Babcock and Dr C Fred Williams report rising correspondence. Letters from Dr Gev A Zeller note tenfold Pellagra cases at Peoria State Hospital, while Dr John S Turner recalls multiple Texas cases since August 1907, highlighting recognition as a key control measure.
The National Convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy adjourned in Houston, electing officers for the year including President General Virginia McSherry of West Virginia and other leaders from Arkansas Texas Alabama Louisiana Virginia and Missouri. The Shiloh Monument Association reported over 0,000 donated last year and Kentucky's appropriation for the Shiloh fund was noted.
Distorted report claims Moor forces kill their own wounded to avoid capture as Spanish advance drives losses past 4,000. The narrative highlights Moor resistance around Melilla with rear guard actions and a chaotic retreat effort.
Delegates from across the nation gathered in Corpus Christi to discuss inland waterways. A survey of routes from the Mississippi to Brownsville was reviewed, with Louisiana coast plans noted and State Senator Joly named chair of the committee. Congressman Burgoes spoke on harbor projects and support for a regional inland waterway was noted.
George E. Birge a customs weigher testifies in a long trial alleging a widespread eight year scheme defacing the U S government. He describes large cheese imports and a network of firms involved in systematic theft and deceit, naming diverse participants and a entrenched corruption.
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